Letters – Forgotten sacrifice during the Battle of Jutland (02/06/16)
Last weekend, we commemorated the strategic victory that was Jutland and remembered the terrible loss of life sustained by the Royal Navy.
Read MoreLast weekend, we commemorated the strategic victory that was Jutland and remembered the terrible loss of life sustained by the Royal Navy.
Read MoreSS Catford (1919-1943) The SS Catford was built in 1919 and was owned by South Metropolitan Gas Co.
Read MoreSS British Grenadier (1922-1941) The SS British Grenadier was built in 1922 and captained by Master Henry George Jeary.
Read MoreSS Piako (1920-1941) SS Piako was a British Refrigerated Cargo Liner of 8,283 tonnes, built in 1920 by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Glasgow. She was powered by a two stage steam turbines of high and low pressure giving 13 knots.
Read MoreSS Antigone (1928 – 1943) SS Antigone was a British Cargo Steamer of 4,545 tonnes built in 1928.
Read MoreSS Jutland (1928-1942) Jutland was a British steam merchant of 6,153 tonnes, built in 1928 and owned by Tyne & Wear Shipping Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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